Regions in the United States

Christopher Ingram

Content Area: World History/World Geography

Grade Level: 10th

Summary: The purpose of this instructional PowerPoint is to educate the students of the regions in the US.

Learning Objective: Students will be able to identify the regions in the United States

State Standard:WG.16 Locate and analyze physical, economic, and cultural characteristics of world regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, United States and Canada, North Africa and Southwest Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia and Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica. (C, E, G, H, P)

ISTE Standard: Research and information fluencyTSW apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

Introduction

▪ The United States is divided into regions. Each region has similar physical features, climates, economy, etc.

▪ We live in the Southeastern region.

▪ Go to the following site to learn more about the regions that make up the United States:

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/maps/united-states-regions /?ar_a=1

Click on an to learn more about the region.

Go this site to learn more about the Western United States:

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Western_United_States

The West

Fun Fact 1:The West is the LARGEST

region In the united States

Fun Fact 2:The West includes the

Pacific Coast, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains

and even some rainforest!

Back to map…

To the Q & A…

The SouthwestGo this site to learn more about the Southwestern United States:

http://www.britannica.com/place/Southwest-region

Fun Fact 1:The Southwest is known for being extremely dry

land .

Fun Fact 2:The Southwest is home to

the grand canyon

Fun Fact 3:The Southwest is where many “Western Films”

were shot.

Back to map…

To the Q & A…

The MidwestGo this site to learn more about the Midwestern United States:

http://www.wlcsd.org/Loonlake.cfm?subpage=1697583

Fun Fact 1:Twinkies were created in

the Midwest!

Fun Fact 2:Part of the Midwest is

known as the Manufacturing Belt while another part is known as

the “Farm Belt”Fun Fact 3:Four of the five Great

Lakes are located in the Midwest.

Back to map…

To the Q & A…

The SoutheastGo this site to learn more about the Southeastern United States:

http://us-state-facts.com/US-State-Facts-Southeast-Region/US-State-Facts-Southeast-Region.html

Fun Fact 1:The Southeast is the place where country music was

born.

Fun Fact 2:The southeast is also

known as the “Bible Belt”

Fun Fact 3:The people in the

southeast region are known for “southern

hospitality”

Back to map…

To the Q & A…

The Northeast

Go this site to learn more about the Northeastern United States:

http://us-state-facts.com/US-State-Facts-Northeast-Region/US-State-Facts-Northeast-Region.html

Fun Fact 1:The Northeast is home to

some of the wealthiest states.

Fun Fact 2:The Northeast is home to

Niagra Falls.

Fun Fact 3:The Southwest is where many “Western Films”

were shot.

Back to map…

To the Q & A…

Which region do we live in?A. The Western Region

C. The Southeastern Region

D. The Midwest

Q & A

To the Q & A…

B. The Northeastern Region

Correct!

Which regions’ climate is best suited for growing crops?A. Southeast Region

B. Northeast Region

C. Southwest Region

D. Midwest Region

Q & A

Correct!

Which region has the most states?

A. Southwest Region

B. Western Region

C. Northeast Region

D. Midwest Region

Q & A

Try Again!!

Correct!

Summary

▪ The student will have learned about the 5 regions of the United States.

▪ The student will have visited sites that provide additional insight into the climate, economy, landscape and culture of each region. They will also have learned some “Fun Facts” about each region.

▪ The Student will be able to identify which region they live in as well some important landmarks that are apart of their region and others.

Picture slide 4 http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/maps/united-states-regions/?ar_a=1

Picture slide 5 http://reparationsnews.blogspot.com/2011/09/western-region-map.html

Picture slide 6 http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usaweb/regions/Southwestern.htm

Picture slide 7 http://themidwest.weebly.com/fun-facts.html

Picture slide 8 http://www.mytravelguideposts.com/2011/02/most-famous-landmarks-in-us.html

WG Standard http://www.tn.gov/education/standards/social_studies.shtml ISTE Standard http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards

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